Abstract Number: 085 • 2023 Pediatric Rheumatology Symposium
Identification of Barriers to Care Experienced by Children with Rheumatic Disease: A Qualitative Study
Background/Purpose: Pediatric rheumatic diseases are known to have disparities in disease outcomes, but many drivers of these inequities are unknown. Social determinants of health are…Abstract Number: 0376 • ACR Convergence 2022
The Socioeconomic Profile of Patients with Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis Is Associated with the Severity of the Disease and with the Permanent Disability. a Cluster Analysis in a National Spanish Registry
Background/Purpose: Previous studies have demonstrated that male gender and higher level of education are independently associated with a lower hazard of sick leave in patients…Abstract Number: 0382 • ACR Convergence 2022
Factors Associated with Diagnostic Delay in Axial Spondyloarthritis: Impact of Clinical Factors and Social Vulnerability
Background/Purpose: Patients with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) experience significant delay between symptom onset and diagnosis. Determinants of delay are incompletely understood. We investigated the associations between…Abstract Number: 0704 • ACR Convergence 2022
Clinically Suspect Arthralgia Patients with a Low Educational Attainment Have an Increased Risk to Develop Inflammatory Arthritis
Background/Purpose: Cross-sectional studies have shown that rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is more prevalent among people with a lower educational attainment. To date, no longitudinal data are…Abstract Number: 0744 • ACR Convergence 2022
University of North Carolina and Piedmont Health Collaborative Tele-Rheumatology Project to Optimize Rural Health Specialty Access
Background/Purpose: Telemedicine can offset barriers rural minority populations face for rheumatology care. However, implementing virtual health technology is challenging as broadband adoption is lower among…Abstract Number: 0091 • ACR Convergence 2022
Association of Area-Level Heat and Social Vulnerability with Recurrent Hospitalizations Among Individuals with Rheumatic Conditions
Background/Purpose: The neighborhood where a person lives influences health behaviors, access, and outcomes, and contributes to disparities. The relationship between susceptibility to the effects of…Abstract Number: 0830 • ACR Convergence 2022
Lymphopenia as a Marker of Disease Activity and Severity in Sarcoidosis
Background/Purpose: Sarcoidosis is a systemic inflammatory disease characterized by granuloma formation. Clinical manifestations are heterogenous, but most commonly affect the pulmonary system. Current biomarkers lack…Abstract Number: 0093 • ACR Convergence 2022
Comparison of Faculty and Fellow Prescribing Patterns for Rheumatoid Arthritis in an Urban, Academic Hospital
Background/Purpose: Timely initiation of DMARDs in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is necessary to prevent significant morbidity and mortality. Yet, patients from marginalized groups are less likely…Abstract Number: 0833 • ACR Convergence 2022
Disability Among Persons with Chronic Severe Back Pain: Results from a Nationally Representative Population Based Sample
Background/Purpose: With the high prevalence of back pain and the high costs associated with the cases that become chronic there has been an emphasis on…Abstract Number: 0094 • ACR Convergence 2022
Black Patients Are Less Satisfied with the Hospital Experience After Primary Hip and Knee Arthroplasty
Background/Purpose:Patients' post-operative satisfaction with their hospital experience is important to patient care, hospital reimbursement, and comparison between hospitals. The Press Ganey (PG) inpatient survey is…Abstract Number: 0869 • ACR Convergence 2022
Behavioral Health Outcomes and Social Determinants of Health in Children with Juvenile Arthritis Compared to Children with Diabetes and Healthy Children
Background/Purpose: Autoimmune illnesses, such as arthritis and diabetes, share some common characteristics, such as daily impact and the invisible nature, which may increase risk for…Abstract Number: 0095 • ACR Convergence 2022
Association of Urban vs. Rural Residence with New DMARD Initiation in US Veterans with Active Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose: While a treat-to-target strategy is endorsed by the ACR RA Treatment Guidelines, many patient, social, and healthcare system factors make implementation of this approach…Abstract Number: 0973 • ACR Convergence 2022
Assessing Musculoskeletal Health Needs of Underserved Patients & Community Members Using a Community Based Participatory Research Approach
Background/Purpose: Musculoskeletal disorders are the most prevalent health conditions in the U.S. resulting in financial and social burdens, especially in underserved communities. There are also…Abstract Number: 0101 • ACR Convergence 2022
Twenty-five Years of Mortality Data in Those with Lower Extremity Osteoarthritis: The Role of Socioeconomic Status
Background/Purpose: The purpose of this study is to explore the relationship between socioeconomic status (SES) measures (income, professional employment, block group poverty level, education level,…Abstract Number: 1099 • ACR Convergence 2022
Empowering Patients with Lupus Through Their Photographs: Application of the Photovoice Method to Understand Social Determinants of Health
Background/Purpose: Photovoice is a participatory visual research method that provides individuals with cameras and empowers them to share aspects of their daily lives and environments…